Should Justice Breyer have to “come out?”
Recently, Justice Stephen Breyer seemed to mention that he has no religious affiliation. Breyer. like most Jewish people grew up in a Jewish household that did not observe the faith strictly. His daughter, Chloe Breyer, is an Episcopal priest. Judaism itself, unlike Islam and Christianity has no requirement for a belief in a deiety or a profession of faith in “God” whether he is called Allahor Jesus.
Sadly, the Huffington Post seems to see atheists as being like gay people .. in need of coming out. This is especially bizarre when it comes to Jews or Buddhists since neither of these religions has a requirement to believe in God. As for my own people, the list of openly atheist Jews or those who simply do not care about the Jews’ unnamed God includes the great majority of the world figures and even the founders of Israel itself. Nonetheless, my own brother questioned my rights to participate in my children’s first reading of the Torah.
Maggie Ardiente, communications director of the American Humanist Association, said:”
“Elected leaders should not be in the business of leading Americans in prayer, which excludes those who are non-religious,” Ardiente said in a statement. “It’s a great sign that Justice Breyer seems to be willing to talk to other members of the court to help explain objections non-theists may have to any potential decision. And, if Justice Breyer is nonreligious himself, it’s a great time to ‘come out.’ He’s in good company with nearly 20 percent of the population claiming no religious affiliation.”